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| Site Updated: Jan 7, 2009 1:59 PM ET |
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Updated: Arbitron Settles With N.Y. AG
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Arbitron: Broadcasters, agencies in N.Y. can continue to use PPM
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Three months after New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo (pictured) filed a lawsuit against Arbitron charging the radio ratings research company with "deceptively claiming that its Portable People Meter system is valid, fair and representative of diverse radio markets," a settlement has been reached. As part of the Stipulated Order on Consent, Arbitron will re-work its PPM system and pay $260,000 "to resolve claims of fraud and illegality." The Columbia, Md.-based company will also shell out $100,000 to a pair of minority trade associations -- the National Association of Black-Owned Broadcasters and the Spanish Radio Association -- to support minority radio.
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| Updated Jan 7, 2009 1:59 PM ET |
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Minority Groups Praise Cuomo’s Office For Settlement
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The settlement with Arbitron by New York State attorney general Andrew Cuomo's office has won wide praise from national minority groups and broadcasting groups representing blacks and Hispanics. The settlement, announced Jan. 7, appears to be a clear victory for the AG.
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Radio's Negative 13% For 2009 'Too Optimistic'
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The economic news continues to get worse, and Marci Ryvicker's take on the radio, television and outdoor industries Tuesday morning (Jan. 6) is especially grim. The Wachovia Capital Markets media analyst says in a client note, "We see no reason to be optimistic as significant declines persist across most economic metrics -- consumer confidence, housing stats, employment, etc."
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KTRO-AM Exits Talk
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With the expiration of their local marketing agreement, Salem is no longer programming a talk format on KTRO-AM/Portland, Ore. The station, which is owned by Entercom, is currently simulcasting the company's FM country outlet KWJJ (the Wolf). Sources tell R&R the two companies simply were unable to reach new terms to continue the LMA.
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CHR/Top 40 |
| No.1 |
T.I. Feat. Rihanna
Live Your Life |
| +366 |
Britney Spears
Beat The Leak Megamix |
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Rhythmic |
| No.1 |
T.I. Feat. Rihanna
Live Your Life
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+86
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Eminem
Number One
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Hot AC |
| No.1 |
Katy Perry
Hot N Cold |
| +23 |
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Under The Bridge |
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AC |
| No.1 |
David Cook
The Time Of My Life
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+63
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Dido
White Flag
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Alternative |
| No.1 |
Kings Of Leon
Sex On Fire |
| +30 |
Nirvana
Come As You Are |
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Active Rock |
| No.1 |
Shinedown
Second Chance
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+24
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Nirvana
Come As You Are
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Rock |
| No.1 |
AC/DC
Rock N Roll Train |
| +11 |
Jimi Hendrix
Purple Haze |
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Triple A |
| No.1 |
Fray
You Found Me
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+16
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Fiction Family
When She's Near
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Urban |
| No.1 |
Beyonce
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) |
| +74 |
Beyonce
Diva |
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Urban AC |
| No.1 |
Robin Thicke
The Sweetest Love
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+110
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Anthony Hamilton Feat. David Banner
Cool
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Rap |
| No.1 |
T.I. Feat. Rihanna
Live Your Life |
| +110 |
Beyonce
Diva |
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Country |
| No.1 |
Sugarland
Already Gone
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+3235
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Kellie Pickler
Best Days Of Your Life
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Christian AC |
| No.1 |
Brandon Heath
Give Me Your Eyes |
| +27 |
Jars Of Clay
Love Song For A Savior |
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Latin Pop |
| No.1 |
Luis Fonsi
No Me Doy Por Vencido
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+58
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Franco De Vita
Cuando Tus Ojos Me Miran
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Tropical |
| No.1 |
Aventura
Por Un Segundo |
| +22 |
Aventura
Por Un Segundo |
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Regional Mexican |
| No.1 |
Grupo Montez De Durango
Espero
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+19
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Vagon Chicano
Como Arrancarte
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Gospel |
| No.1 |
James Fortune & Fiya
I Trust You |
| +34 |
Kierra "Kiki" Sheard
You |
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Smooth Jazz |
| No.1 |
Tim Bowman
Sweet Sundays
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+10
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Lisa Stansfield
All Around The World
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Latin Rhythm |
| No.1 |
RKM & Ken-Y
Te Regalo Amores |
| +15 |
Baby Rasta Y Gringo
Tiemblo |
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| Updated Jan 7, 2009 1:59 PM ET |
Mookie moves from overnights to the blinding light of middays at Finest City Alternative XTRA-FM (91X)/San Diego. He plugs the hole made when Steve West exited in November due to budget cuts.
While we were getting all eggnogged up over the holiday break, PD Nik Rivers made some changes at Stephens Alternative WZNE (94.1 The Zone)/Rochester, NY -- first, the departures: "The Opie & Anthony Show" officially left afternoons, and night jock Frankie also exited. Rivers moved himself from middays into afternoons, while 5-8pm dude Brody took over middays. "The Zone After Dark" has debuted in nights with a jock TBD on that shift.
John Tesh continues his campaign to conquer Earth and the surrounding planets with changes at some of his existing affiliates and adding on a bunch of new ones: Cumulus AC WRWM (Warm 93.9)/Indianapolis moves Tesh from nights to middays, and Citadel AC WCDV (Sunny 103.3)/Baton Rouge is now running the show in both mornings and from 5-8pm. New believers at night include Saskatoon Media Group AC CJMK (Magic 98.3)/Saskatoon; Connoisseur Media's AC WVMG (Magic 100.7)/Bloomington, IL and AC WMGA (Magic 97.9)/Huntington, WV; Forever AC WALY/Altoona, PA; New Rushmore Radio AC KKMK (Magic 93.9)/Rapid City, SD; and Commonwealth AC WOVO (My 105.3)/Bowling Green, KY.
The syndicated Bob & Sheri have been fastened into mornings on Citadel AC WLTI (Lite Rock 105.9)/Syracuse, plugging the hole made when Dave Allen left back in September. The duo round out a lineup that includes Jayne (the alter ego of Robin Marshall) from 10am-4pm, Brian Phillips in 4-7pm and Delilah at night.
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In the Dec. 12 issue of R&R …
• 2008: THE YEAR IN MUSIC – More than 100 exclusive year-end charts covering 24 formats; top-performing label groups and promotion teams; and in-depth analysis of the songs, artists and trends that defined this year.
• THE PPM'S COTTAGE INDUSTRY – As Arbitron's PPM rollout continues, a service industry sprouts to crunch and analyze the data deluge.
• REMEMBERING JHERYL BUSBY – Industry colleagues reflect on what made the late music man a legend.
AND
• PUBLISHER'S PROFILE -- Triton's Neal Schore combines a love for radio with a passion for the digital space.
... plus much more editorial in every format, industry news, Street Talk and the most trusted charts in the business!
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